A M CASTLE & CO -- NICKEL BASED ALLOY STEEL, MONEL ALLOY 4XX  -- 3439-00N021348
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKEL BASED ALLOY STEEL, MONEL ALLOY 4XX
MSDS Date:03/01/1990
FSC:3439
NIIN:00N021348
MSDS Number: BLTHN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:A M CASTLE & CO
Address:3400 N WOLF RD
City:FRANKLIN PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60131
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-455-7111
Emergency Phone Num:708-455-7111
CAGE:11045
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CASTLE A M AND CO
Address:3400 N WOLF RD
Box:City:FRANKLIN PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60131-1319
Country:US
Phone:847-455-7111
CAGE:11045

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:MANGANESE. TLV: 5MG/M3 DUST; 1MG/M3 FUME.
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
OSHA PEL:(C) 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

Ingred Name:NICKEL
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 31-67%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3

Ingred Name:SILICON
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:TITANIUM
CAS:7440-32-6
RTECS #:XR1700000
Fraction by Wt: <2%
OSHA PEL:10 PPM TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM TDUST

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM. PEL: 15MG/M3 DUST; 5MG/M3 FUME.
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
OSHA PEL:SEE INGREDIENT NAME
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 DUST

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:COPPER. PEL: 0.1MG/M3 FUME;1MG/M3 DUST. TLV: 0.2MG/M3
    FUME;1MG/M3 DUST.
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 27-68%
OSHA PEL:SEE INGREDIENT NAME
ACGIH TLV:SEE INGREDIENT NAME
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:IRON
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Fraction by Wt: <1%
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT TERM EXPOS TO FUMES/DUST MAY
    PRDCE IRRIT OF EYES/RESP SYS. INHAL OF HIGH CONC OF FRESHLY FORMED
    OXIDE FUMES OF IRON, MANGANESE & COPPER MAY CAUSE METAL FUME FEVER
    CHARACTERIZED BY METALLIC TASTE  IN MOUTH, DRYNESS & IRRIT OF
    THROAT & INFLUENZALIKE SYMP. CHRONIC INHAL OF HIGH CONC OF IRON
    OXIDE(SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM: IARC(1), NTP(1). NICKEL:
    IARC(2B), NTP(2)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:FUMES/DUST MAY LEAD TO BENIGN
    PNEUM(SIDROSIS). INHAL OF HIGH CONC OF FERRIC OXIDE MAY POSS
    ENHANCE RISK OF LUNG CANCER DEVELOPMENT IN WORKERS EXPOS TO PULM
    CARCIN. EXPOS TO HIGH CONC OF DUST/ FUMES CAN CAUSE SENSIT DERMAT,
    INFLAMMATION &/OR ULCERATION OF UPPER RESP TRACT & POSS CANCER OF
    NASAL PASSAGES & LUNGS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, SEEK MED AID IMMED. EYES: FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. CALL MD . INGEST: CALL MD IMMED .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE. MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
    .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . STEEL PRODUCTS IN SOLID STATE PRESENT NO
    FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:IN WELD, PREC SHOULD BE TAKEN FOR
    AIRBORNE CONTAM WHICH MAY ORIGINATE FROM COMPONENTS OW WELD ROD.
    ARC/SPARK GENERATED WHEN WELD/BURN COULD BE(SUPDAT)
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST AND FUME, RESPIRATOR
    SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID EXCESSIVE INHALATION PARTICULATES WHEN
    EXPOSURE EXCEEDS TLV'S.
Ventilation:LOC EXHAUST VENT SHOULD BE UTILIZED WHEN WELD/BURN/SAWING,
    BRAZING, GRIND, OR MACHINING WHEN EXPOS EXCEEDS TLV'S.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HNDLG/STOR PREC: SOURCE OF IGNITION FOR COMBUSTIBLE AND FLAMMABLE
    MATERIALS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>2300F
Spec Gravity:7
Appearance and Odor:GRAY-BLACK, ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS WITH STRONG ACIDS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METALLIC DUST OR FUMES MAY BE PRODUCED
    DURING WELDING, BURNING, GRINDING AND POSSIBLE MACHINING. REFER TO
    ANSI Z49.1.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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